Medical malpractice lawyers handle cerebral palsy lawsuits, caused by negligent doctor error and mistakes. Every mistake does not necessarily constitute a medical malpractice case. Doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, are obliged to follow certain standards of medical care in treating their patients. When they fail to do so, and cause injury or even death, there may be a potential medical malpractice claim. An attorney, who specializes in this area of law, reviews the medical records to determine if, in fact, a case for medical malpractice exists. Attorneys ensure that the child will be taken care of in the long term, and the child’s parents are compensated for their emotional suffering.

Each state has its own Statute of Limitations, which means there is a time limit on bringing a malpractice claim. Keeping in mind these variations, it is obvious that sentences will differ from state to state. It is important to first determine how and when the negligence was caused. This step involves detailed scrutiny of private health care providers or public institutions that have worked with the patient. Attorneys practice on a contingency fee. Law firms in Los Angeles can be contacted directly or through referrals on websites.

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Although did you know that Identity Theft and SPAM are related in many ways, as there are folks stealing credit information from online Internet users thru “key stroke” loggers, Phishing Techniques and computer Spyware. What is the Government Doing on Identity Theft? Well here is what the Federal Trade Commission is doing; most of it is about consumer education;

]]> http://www.online-legal-information.info/what-is-the-government-doing-on-identity-theft/feed http://www.online-legal-information.info/kelo-v-city-of-new-london-is-your-property-in-good-hands http://www.online-legal-information.info/kelo-v-city-of-new-london-is-your-property-in-good-hands#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:15:00 +0000 admin http://localhost/wpready/?p=6497 The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill last Thursday to restrict the eminent domain powers of state and local governments. The Bill, which passed by a 376-38 margin, would withhold federal money from state and local governments if they used their eminent domain powers to confiscate private property and sell it to private developers.

The action by the House is in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Kelo vs. City of New London. In that landmark case, which was decided on June 23rd of this year, the Supreme Court held that the City of New London, Connecticut, could take private property from working-class citizens and sell it to a wealthy developer to build a riverfront hotel and office complex.

The ruling sent shock waves throughout the ranks of property owners everywhere and caused politicians at all levels to propose legislation that would restrict the taking of private property. The House bill that passed last Thursday is a direct reaction to the Kelo ruling. But, whether the bill ever becomes law or not, the real concern is a growing trend in this country toward the concentration of power and wealth among a few individuals at the expense of ordinary citizens.

For those not totally familiar with the Kelo case, a brief summary may be helpful. In 1998, the City of New London adopted a development plan for approximately 90 acres of its Fort Trumbull area. The plan included a waterfront conference hotel, a riverwalk, restaurants, shops, 80 new residences, a new U.S. Coast Guard Museum, and a renovated marina - all of which would be immediately adjacent to a $300 million research facility to be built by Pfizer, Inc., the pharmaceutical company.

In January of 2000, the city counsel approved the plan and authorized the NLDC, its development agent, to purchase the property or acquire it by eminent domain. Most of the properties were purchases but a few, notably that of Susette Kelo and several others, refused to sell. As a result, the NLDC initiated condemnation proceedings, which gave rise to the Kelo case.

Susette Kelo and the other opponents argued that the City of New London’s attempt to take their property by eminent domain was a violation of their constitutional rights because their property was not being taken for public use. Instead, it was being sold to private developers to build a riverfront hotel, which would be privately owned and operated. The opponents cited the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, which reads - in relevant part - as follows:

“. . . ; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” [Emphasis added.]

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court held that the City of New London did not violate the opponent’s rights under the Fifth Amendment’s so-called “taking clause.” The rationale for the decision, according to Justice Steven’s majority opinion, was not whether the property to be condemned by the City of New London would be put to a public use, but whether the City of New London’s development plan - as a whole - served a “public purpose.” In deciding that question, he noted that the Court had a history of construing a “public purpose” broadly and that deference had to be given to a legislature’s determination in that regard. “When the legislature’s purpose is legitimate and its means are not irrational,” the Supreme Court will not second guess the legislature. In this case, the City of New London’s development plan was, according to the Court, “carefully formatted” and the city believed that the development would “provide appreciable benefits to the community, including–but by no means limited to–new jobs and increased tax revenue.”

However one defines the rationale of the Court, it is clear that property rights under the Fifth Amendment were substantially eroded by the Kelo decision. Before the Kelo decision, private property could only be taken for a public use; i.e., for use as a road, a museum, a public office building, etc. Now, following Kelo, a local or state government is able to take private property and transfer it to a private developer as part of a so-called development plan.

The Court made it clear, however, that a local or state government can only give confiscated property to private developers when it is part of a development plan that serves a “public purpose.” The Court did not define “public purpose.” Instead, it said that the term “public purpose” had to be broadly defined and that deference had to be given to a legislature’s determination in that regard. So, not only did the Court give local and state governments the right to take private property and give it to private developers, it also left it up to local and state governments to decide for itself when it was appropriate to do so. In so doing, the Court gave every local and state government the right to take private property without so much as a wink and a nob from the Courts.

But that’s not the end of it. Legislators are, for the most part, good and decent people who generally want to do right by their constituencies. The problem comes from big corporations and wealthy individuals who want more. In the past, their efforts to acquire property were relegated solely to negotiating with property owners, who often demanded a premium for their property or sometimes refused to sell altogether. Now, following Kelo, if their efforts to negotiate with property owners are not successful, they’ll go directly to the politicians to have the property confiscated.

Can we be comforted by the fact that our local and state politicians will not be unduly influenced by big corporations and wealthy individuals? Certainly, the citizens of Connecticut already know how undue influence and corruption can affect their politicians - their former governor and a host of his lieutenants are already in jail or packing their bags because they steered lucrative land deals to private developers. In his dissenting opinion in the Kelo case, Justice Thomas also recognized this inherent danger when he stated that, “It encourages ‘those citizens with disproportionate influence and power in the political process, including large corporations and development firms’ to victimize the weak.”

Justice Stevens also recognized the danger inherent in the Court’s decision. In the final paragraph of his opinion he states that, “We emphasize that nothing in our opinion precludes any State from placing further restrictions on its exercise of the takings power.” Of course, if private interest groups will try to influence local and state politicians in order to obtain private property through eminent domain, then it’s not unreasonable to believe that they will also try to influence those same politicians in order to defeat any restrictions on their eminent domain powers.

So, we come back to the bill overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives. The question now is what effect will private interest groups have on the upcoming Senate vote. If they are successful in killing this bill, then we can be fairly sure that local and state politicians, as well as property owners everywhere, will have to brace themselves for a tough ride.

Attorney Michael P. Pancheri is the founder and CEO of the Living Trust Network. You may contact him by email at mailto:info@livingtrustnetwork.com info@livingtrustnetwork.com. You may also contact him at the Living Trust Network’s web site. Its URL is livingtrustnetwork.com livingtrustnetwork.com

Copyright 2005. LivingTrustNetwork, LLC.

Whiplash injury symptoms include the following;

· Neck pain/stiffness

· Shoulder pain/stiffness

· Lower back pain/stiffness

· Headaches

· Tingling/numbness in arms/hands/fingers

· Dizziness

· Fatigue

· Blurred vision

· Insomnia

· Concentration problems/short term memory loss

Symptoms can be experienced for a number of weeks after the accident, but your GP should be consulted immediately, to rule out any serious damage. Diagnosis is difficult since doctors cannot use MRI scans, X rays or CAT scans to determine the extent of the injuries, instead having to make a judgement based on the patient’s description of their symptoms. Immediately after the injury victims should apply some form of ice pack, to help reduce the chance of swelling around the affected area. The best way to treat a whiplash injury is not to wear a neck brace; in fact patients are actively encouraged to follow their normal routines as much as possible, to prevent the neck muscles and surrounding area from stiffening up even further. Obviously, painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are often prescribed to relieve the pain of the symptoms, but otherwise treatment is very straightforward. Neck braces are nowadays only ever used in extreme circumstances, as they are considered restrictive to the recuperation process.

If you are unfortunate enough to have suffered a whiplash injury, either on the road or on the sports field, you may be entitled to a no win, no fee, compensation claim - provided it can be proved that someone else was at least partly to blame. You will also be able to take advantage of a free first consultation, where your case will be assessed on a no obligation basis, to make sure both parties are happy to take the case forward. A no win, no fee claim is advantageous to the client because it means that you get to keep every penny of the compensation you are awarded - your lawyer will collect their court fees and legal costs from the defending party.

It is very important to make sure you shop around for the best company, as there are many accident lawyers around who will all offer no win, no fee claims. The key is to work with one who also offers a wealth of experience, and can show you legitimate testimonies from people who have achieved success with them in the past. If you have been involved in an accident which you think you are entitled to claim on, then get in touch with the lawyers at Accident Consult, a trustworthy company who will handle your claim in an honest and efficient manner, which is why they are the first choice for thousands of accident victims every year.

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First, Florida law requires you to stop and exchange information with the other people involved in the accident. You should obtain the following information for everyone involved in the accident: name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license number, and insurance information. Try to learn as much as possible about the other driver’s insurance, including the name of the company, the policy number, the extent of coverage, and the name of the agent.

Get the name, address, and telephone number of all people who witnessed the accident. You probably will want to contact them later if there is a dispute as to how the accident happened.

You should make an initial assessment of any personal injuries and property damage resulting from the accident while you are still at the scene. Make a written record of these observations.

Above all, try to remain calm. It generally is advisable not to discuss liability at the scene of the accident, even though it may be tempting to do so in the heat of the moment. Because the issue of liability can be complicated, you should discuss the accident with an attorney before you admit it was your fault.

The police generally do not come to the scene of an accident or make a report unless someone is seriously injured or there is damage to public property. The people involved in the accident, however, are required to file a report of the accident (called an SR-1) with the Department of Motor Vehicles if the accident involves more than $750.00 of property damage or any personal injuries. If the SR-1 report is filed, all parties to the accident will be required to provide proof of insurance. If you were uninsured on the date of the accident, your driver’s license will be suspended for one year.

If you plan to make a claim with your insurance company, you should contact your agent as soon as possible. You also should obtain two or three written estimates for the repair of any damage to your vehicle.

If you are injured, you should seek medical attention immediately. Keep the receipts for all medical treatment, including medications, and maintain a record of all losses you sustain as a result of your injuries (e.g., lost wages).

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Usually, the people finding themselves in such circumstances do not take recourse to the law, because they do not have adequate funds to fight their cases. It is here that lawsuit financing by companies comes into the picture.

These companies provide non-recourse loans to the injured persons or the plaintiffs. People can contact these companies and discuss their cases. These companies then contact the lawyer of the plaintiff and get their feedback. Based on the anticipated settlement expected, these companies advance a loan to the plaintiff who then has to pay either a flat fee or a recurring fee.

Most companies will settle for about ten to fifteen percent of the settlement value. Also, if the plaintiff loses the case, then he or she does not have to pay anything. Simply stated the plaintiff has to pay back the loan only on winning the case and not otherwise.

There are many companies in the market who provide lawsuit funding. Re member that because of the high risk involved, these companies will do a thorough check to decide upon the merit of the case. Before taking a loan, it is always better to consult multiple financing companies to get the best possible offers. You can always ask a company to revise the rate based on the rates given by another company. Much will depend upon your negotiating skills.

Also, you should ask the companies of the various loan options that are open. For example, if you are sure that your case is not going to be a protracted one, you might find it cheaper to obtain lawsuit funding, even if it involves a significant fee.

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As the owner of a copyright, you have complete and exclusive control to
do a variety of things to your photograph, including the right to prepare
derivative works based on the original image. But when you alter a
work, it’s a judgment call as to whether it constitutes a derivative work or
is only a minor variation of the original work.

A derivative work is one that is based on one or more earlier works.
Derivative works include editorial revisions, annotations or other
modifications. A derivative work must be different enough from the
original to be regarded a new work – in other words, it must contain
some substantial, not merely trivial, originality. Making minor changes or
additions of little substance to a preexisting work will not make it a new
version for copyright purposes.

One of the tests to decide whether the new work is a derivative work is
whether the new material is original and copyrightable in itself. Note
that, for reasons not covered here, the standard of originality is higher
for derivative works than it is for those not based on preexisting works.
If your photo meets the definition of a derivative work, it must be
registered for full statutory protection. If the photo only is slightly
modified and does not qualify as a derivative work, then the original
registration covers the work.

In the case cited above, since the photograph of the wheels may be
considered original and copyrightable itself, adding it to the original
photograph probably makes it a new work. For the most protection,
registering the new work is the safest bet.

Take my advice; get professional help.

PhotoAttorney

Copyright 2005 Carolyn E. Wright All Rights Reserved

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Carolyn E. Wright, Esq., has a unique legal practice aimed squarely at
the needs of photographers. A pro photographer herself, Carolyn has
the credentials and the experience to protect photographers. She’s
represented clients in multimillion dollar litigations, but also has the
desire to help new photographers just starting their careers. Carolyn
graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor, and
from Tennessee Tech Univ. with a Masters of Business Administration
degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in music.

She wrote the book on photography law. “88 Secrets to the Law for
Photographers,” by Carolyn and well-known professional photographer,
Scott Bourne, is scheduled for fall 2005 release by Olympic Mountain
School Press. Carolyn also is a columnist for PhotoFocus Magazine.

Carolyn specializes in wildlife photography and her legal website is
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According to Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, “The president …shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachments.” This is a procedure that complements the principle of division of power. The president, by utilizing the power to pardon, performs a crosscheck and balancing act when the judiciary imposes unjust and unwise punishments.

Many argue that “benign prerogative of pardoning” should be as little fettered as possible so that exceptions in favor of “unfortunate guilt” could be made; otherwise, “justice would wear a countenance too sanguinary and cruel.” One supporter of president’s power argued that a person may have committed a crime but certain circumstances entitled the person to mercy which the president of United States is vested with.

It is generally believed that the political experts while framing the US Constitution must have thought that clemency must exist in a democracy and there could be a no better man than the president himself who enjoys confidence of the larger section of the society to be vested with this power.

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Is your attorney local?
Laws are different in every state. While some attorneys are licensed to practice in more than one state—meaning they are familiar with the laws of those states—most lawyers are licensed to practice locally, either in their own state, or nearby.

Does he or she have experience with this type of case?
The law can be complex. It is important, therefore, to find an attorney who limits their practice to the type of legal issue with which you are faced. In the case of pharmaceutical injuries, it is important to choose a lawyer who not only has experience with personal injury law, but with pharmaceuticals specifically.

A capable, experienced pharmaceutical attorney will be able to read and understand all the evidence that arises in pharmaceutical cases, including studies, medical data, and other specialized information.

Is the attorney well-regarded?
Choosing the right rwklaw.com/about_us.shtml personal injury lawyer can be difficult. It is essential, however, to choose an attorney with the right credentials and legal experience to win your case.

Fortunately, there are several ways to research a personal injury lawyer’s experience and credentials, including:

· Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell is an independent evaluator, which rates attorneys’ professional skill and integrity.

· Board Certification. The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Supreme Court of Ohio to certify lawyers in the specialty area of civil trial advocacy. NBTA board-certified attorneys are required to meet rigorous standards that include significant trial experience, judicial and attorney peer review, written examination, and continuing legal education.

· Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

· Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a listing of the top 5% of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through independent research of Law & Politics magazine.

· Experience. Most attorneys will provide prospective clients with an overview of their relevant experience. Look to hire a lawyer who has handled cases similar to yours in the past, and who has other relevant experience.

Questions?
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The U.S. Congress ordained the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they lose or change their jobs. According to title II of HIPAA, the Administrative Simplification (AS) provisions, requires the establishment of national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, health insurance plans, and employers. The AS provisions also address the security and privacy of health data. The purpose of all these standards is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation’s health care system by encouraging the widespread use of electronic data interchange in health care.

The AS provisions are applicable to only ‘covered entities’. Covered entities are those health care providers (e.g. doctors offices and hospitals) which engage in electronic transactions as per the HIPAA/EDI rules, health plans (which includes health insurance companies and employer-sponsored ‘group health plans’), and health care clearing houses.

Applying HIPAA Provisions

Certain key provisions need to be followed for HIPAA compliance. Individuals should be able to access their records and request correction of errors. Also, they should be informed about how their personal information will be used. The ‘protected health information’ (PHI) indicates that the information cannot be used for marketing purposes without the explicit consent of the patients in question. People should be able to ask their covered entities (which maintain PHI about them), to ensure that their communications with the patient are confidential. It should be possible for people to file formal privacy-related complaints to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights. Covered entities should document their privacy procedures, however, they have discretion on what to include in their privacy procedure. Covered entities are required to designate a privacy officer and train their employees. Covered entities can use an individual’s information without the individual’s consent if the purposes is to provide treatment, obtain payment for services and to perform the non-treatment operational tasks of the provider’s business.

Chris Tolamalu is interested in HIPAA compliance. See hipaacompliancejournal.com hipaacompliancejournal.com for more information.